How Do You Build A Moissanite Ring?
Diamonds have come under fire in recent years for political reasons. Some refuse to buy or wear them. However, the desire for beautiful gemstones remains high. Moissanite is a diamond alternative that some are choosing to replace diamonds. Moissanite is man-made and less expensive than diamonds. Loose stones can be placed in a variety of settings to create jewelry that will out sparkle all other stones. Moissanite is truly a gift from the heavens. It was found in a meteor crater in Arizona. The only naturally occurring crystals were so tiny that they could not be used in jewelry, however their brilliance inspired a quest to recreate them in the lab. Moissanite is a man-made material, but there is no natural alternative available. It would be somewhat unfair to call them “fakes” or a diamond simulant like cubic zirconia. They are their own unique gemstone and were not created to substitute for diamonds. Moissanite, in fact, does not closely resemble a diamond to the trained eye. Moissan
